For sale a beautiful 18K gold, Victorian-era locket pendant, which features a lovely bouquet of flowers meticulously crafted from natural seed pearls and radiant blue sapphires on it...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Antique French Victorian Pearl and Diamond Necklace

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W 1.45 in D 0.74 in L 1.71 in

Antique 18ct Gold Huge Pearl Buckle Brooch Pin c1880 Heavy 14.3g 750 Purity

Located in Camelford, GB

If you have landed on this page then you have an eye for beauty. On offer is this gorgeous 18CT SOLID GOLD PEARL AND ENAMEL FRENCH BUCKLE BROOCH DETAILS Material: 18ct (750/000) S...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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L 19 in

Fine Victorian Memento Mori Locket on Necklace

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The yellow gold bale is set with 4 natural Seed Pearls. Falcons Head Marks for 750/18K 19th century Paris, France.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold French, Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Seed Pearl Locket

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Gold Locket 18ct Yellow Gold French Hallmarked Circa 1910 * THE GOLD CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY. Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian era locket, crafted from...

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Belle Époque Diamond And Seed Pearl Choker, Circa 1910

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French Belle Époque Diamond And Seed Pearl Choker, Circa 1910

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 1910 ca. Length: 35 cm Weight: 51 gr The Belle Époque necklace from the 1910s is notable for its refined interweaving of small natural pearls. The necklace is enriched by a ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Louis Vuitton Gold Seed Pearl Chain Charm Bracelet

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W 3 in

Louis Vuitton Gold Seed Pearl Chain Charm Bracelet

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fun and trendy Louis Vuitton charm bracelet. Comes in an original Louis Vuitton monogram pouch which makes it a perfect gift at the fraction of the retail price. The bracelet is made...

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Early 2000s French Charm Bracelets

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Antique Coral and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Earrings

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H 0.2 in Dm 0.6 in L 0.9 in

Antique Coral and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The tapering petal portions of the settings each terminate with an individually pavé set seed pearl. The earrings are suspended from a secure, 18k yellow gold French hook fastening,...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Dangle Earrings

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Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold

French Becker 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Virgin Mary Charm Pendant

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W 0.79 in D 0.08 in L 0.95 in

French Becker 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Virgin Mary Charm Pendant

By Edmond-Henri Becker

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a disc representing the Virgin Mary with a lily to one side, and the holy dove to the other, surrounded by 39 natural wh...

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Pearl Cross Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, 19th Century

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Antique French Pearl Cross Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, 19th Century

Located in NEWARK, GB

It is crafted from 18kt yellow gold with a straight band in an almost eternity style with seed pearls adorning the band almost all the way round.

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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W 1.09 in D 0.24 in L 1.42 in

Napoleon III pendant - 18 K yellow gold antique charm - handmade Art Nouveau

Located in Antwerp, BE

We are happy to introduce you to this work of art from the Napoleon III period during the late 19th century, also known as the late Victorian period. This pendant was originally a co...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Gold French Seed Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k gold french seed pearl you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect 18k gold french seed pearl among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also uncut and bead versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 18k gold french seed pearl, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 18k Gold French Seed Pearl?

The price for a 18k gold french seed pearl starts at $1,956 and tops out at $8,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,874.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design

The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.

Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.

It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.

According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.

On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.